Regional Regulatory Manager

**Regional Regulatory Manager - Canada**:

- Job Id: 5671- City: Field, Other/Not Applicable, Canada- Department: R&D Regulatory - Compliance- Function: Regulatory, Research and Development- Employee Type: Permanent Full Time- Seniority Level: Not Applicable- Description:

- **About UPL**

**UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of world’s food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.**

**Summary**: The Regional Regulatory Manager is responsible for the registrations and marketability of assigned product lines. Reporting to the Regional Country Lead, Canada, the Regional Regulatory Manager is responsible for the professional interaction with the PMRA, CFIA, and/or other local regulatory authorities, trade associations, grower groups, customers and industrial partners, and competitors as required by job function. Individual can reside in either Canada or United States (working remotely), preferably Cary, NC or King of Prussia, PA.

**Qualifications**:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop, plan, and execute registration activities to ensure timely submissions and approvals that support company growth plans.
- Prepare both technical and regulatory summary documents to adequately defend and maintain UPL products in re-evaluation, special review or other registration needs as they arise.
- Work closely and collaborate with regulatory personnel to provide strategic regulatory advice to management, R&D, sales, and marketing teams.
- Represent UPL in key industry groups and influence outcomes on key issues to benefit both the industry and UPL.
- Develop and grow vital relationships by interacting positively with regulatory agencies, trade organizations, grower groups, industry task forces, and trade associations to successfully communicate UPL’s regulatory objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and company record-keeping requirements are met.

**Position Requirements**:

- Proficient working knowledge of registration requirements with PMRA and CFIA.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a global team environment.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed organization and regulated business environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills are a must.

**KEY COMPETENCIES**:
Position Competencies include:

- **Relationship Management -** Maintains regular communication with vendors and internal customers and fosters partnering relationships. Responsive to internal customer needs and wants through planned, personalized communication in order to provide insightful data to support commercial team to meet their goals.
- **Business Acumen -** Degree to which an individual understands and applies business knowledge to maintain and advance organizational effectiveness
- **Results Orientation - **Holds self and/or others accountable for accomplishing work commitments and deliverables; understands the targeted results he/she is accountable for and actively strives to achieve them; sets and achieves high standards of performance
- **Initiative -** Recognizes what needs to be done and acts and accomplishes results as the situation demand

**Travel**: Ability to travel 25%

**We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no-one plays against team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.